NY State Downhill Championships
USAC Eastern States Cup #7
at
Plattekill Bike Park
September 18-19, 2010
Plattekill Bike Park is proud to host the USAC NY State MTB Downhill Championship on Saturday and Sunday, September 18-19, 2010. Plattekill has previously hosted the NYS Championships as part of their series, but with the growth of the Eastern States Cup to USAC Regional Championship status things have changed. This year its a one race deal for the State Championship. One run down the mountain and if you are the quickest, youll be the champ. Its all on the line this weekend.
The Eastern States Cup in its first year is at home at Plattekill and Mount Snow, VT for 2010. They are two of the pioneers of lift assisted mountainbiking and have featured races since the start of the sport. The Series offers USAC Regional Championship points and will crown the regional Champions at Plattekills next race, October 9-10, 2010.
The course is steep with all the great terrain and features that makes Plattekill Bike Park the premier race venue in the country. The course designers took our last course and enhanced some sections so it will be in prime shape for this prestigious event. The trail builders felt this is the one track they wanted to repeat this year, its that good!
The State Championship Medals are here and ready for you to take home. Just show up and be fast. The medals will be awarded to all classes including first timers or Cat3 racers, Cat 2, Cat1 and Pro divisions.
Plattekill will have the lifts spinning Saturday and Sunday and will offer the best value in Lift-Assisted riding: The $40 weekend pass. Thats right only $20 per day for riding the lifts and riding the trails down all day, both days !!! Plattekill Bike Park offers full bike and equipment rentals; all you have to do is show up. Guided tours and lessons for all abilities will be available for a small fee or just explore the vast terrain by yourself.
Plattekill Bike Park is located in Roxbury, NY. The park has been hosting downhill mtb races for well over a decade. The trails are endless and offer something for riders of all abilities. The fall line trail sections are very steep and the natural terrain offers loose shale with large rock drops. Plattekill Bike Park uses two lifts accessing two distinct peaks. Lift attendants place your bikes on the chair for the ride up. The base lodge offers a cafeteria, bike shop and restrooms. On the deck will be burgers and refreshments.
START TIMES/REGISTRATION INFO:
DH REGISTRATION: OPEN 9AM SATURDAY, 8AM SUNDAY
DH RACE START: 11AM SUNDAY
All entry fees include Saturday AND Sunday Lift Tickets!
REGISTRATION RATES:
$50 Cat3(beginner)
$55 Cat2(sport)
$65 Cat1(expert)
$75 Pro
Plattekill Bike Park will be paying cash 3 deep Min $20 per racer entry in the Pro class, $10 per racer entry to all Cat1 classes and $5 per racer entry to all Cat2 classes. Payback will be given on the following percentage ratio basis; 55/30/15. Cat3 will receive sponsor-donated prizes as available. All classes will receive custom 2010 Eastern States Cup Medals
MORE CASH FOR ALL RACERS: On top of our cash payouts NEMA has partnered with us to pay CASH to the top three in ALL race classes through The NEMA Cash Contingency Program. The plan will pay racers $25/15/10 that wear a NEMA product and list them as a sponsor on our race entry sheet.
LICENSES: Pro and Cat 1 (Expert) racers are required to purchase an annual USA Cycling license. Cat 2 (Sport) and Cat 3 (Beginner) racers are required to purchase 1-day licenses. Any Cat 2/3 racers wishing to participate in the "Eastern States Cup Series" must purchase an annual license. Annual licenses can be purchased online or at registration.
